HELP jobs
HELP is a great place to contribute as a worker or volunteer. We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of survivors and get to walk with people as they heal.
Our values base extends to the ways that we run the organisation, with an inclusive culture and a firm belief in consultative, shared decision-making.
Get more information on opportunities to volunteer at HELP Auckland here.
HELP Auckland
Mount Eden, Auckland
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Part time
Our Crisis Team is looking for a qualified Counsellor, Psychotherapist or Psychologist, preferably with post-qualifying experience. Our service includes supporting clients through police procedures and medical processes.
The position may suit a practitioner with their own part-time private practice or looking to step back from full-time employment as we only have selected days on offer. The role involves Monday meetings on-site in Mt Eden and a minimum of 3 selected weekdays.
The role is 30 hours per week and although our service is available 24/7, this role operates between 8am – 6pm on weekdays.
Training and/or experience in trauma relating to sexual violence and recovery is not necessary but a definite advantage.
About you:
- Registration with a NZ governing body in Counselling, Psychology or Psychotherapy.
- NZQA approved qualifications relevant to the above.
- Full, clean and current driver’s licence including ownership of legal vehicle available for work use.
- Cultural/ethnic sensitivity and awareness of Te Tiriti O Waitangi principles.
We offer:
- A continuous learning and development environment to enhance your skill set.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A strong, supportive, and friendly close-knit team.
- Regular access to supervision and support.
- Closedown over the Christmas and New Year’s period.
If any or all of the above applies to you, we would love to hear from you!
For further information on this role or to apply, please email a Cover Letter and CV to recruitment@helpauckland.org.nz.
HELP Auckland
Mount Eden, Auckland
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Part time
We are looking for a Team Leader for our Adult Therapy Team, with post-qualifying clinical and leadership experience, to join our feminist values-based organisation and help us in our mission to support and empower women in their healing from the effects of sexual violence.
The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Adult Therapy team. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with survivors of sexual violence, as well as supporting other therapists to do this challenging clinical work. This role involves maintaining a small clinical caseload, with responsibility for clinical coordination, monitoring and enhancing the day-to-day performance of the team, service development, provision of organisational supervision, and reporting to funders, with commitment to the professional development of self and the team, and health and safety.
This is a part-time role, working 21.5 hours per week, Monday (required) + 2 days, based in Mt Eden, Auckland.
About you:
- Member of a NZ Professional Governing Body in Counselling, Psychotherapy or Psychology.
- Minimum 5 years’ post-qualifying clinical experience as a therapist.
- Fully (or eligible to be) registered with ACC Sensitive Claims.
- Experience in people management or in a leadership role.
- DBT training or familiarity with the model is a definite advantage.
You will help maintain a positive team culture by modelling effective communication skills, both verbal and written, and have a collaborative and consultative leadership approach with transparency of decision-making, and a strong commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
You will have a feminist understanding of the use and misuse of interpersonal power and a commitment to upholding the values at the core of HELP’s culture.
We offer:
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- A strong, supportive, and friendly close-knit team.
- Regular access to supervision and support.
- Closedown over the Christmas and New Year’s period.
If any or all of the above applies to you, we would love to hear from you!
For further information on this role or to apply, please email a Cover Letter and CV to recruitment@helpauckland.org.nz.